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O-2 Skymaster vs OV-10 Bronco

O-2 Skymaster vs OV-10 Bronco at a glance — top speed 320 vs 452 km/h, range 1,710 vs 2,222 km, max takeoff weight 2,449 vs 6,552 kg, built 532 vs 360 units.

Cessna O-2 Skymaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 O-2 Skymaster
North American OV-10 Bronco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OV-10 Bronco
Specifications
O-2 Skymaster OV-10 Bronco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna North American
First flight 1 January 1967 16 July 1965
Year introduced 1967 1967
Number produced 532 units 360 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 88.7 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 12.2 m
Height 2.8 m 4.6 m
Length 9.1 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 320 km/h 452 km/h
Operational range 1,710 km 2,222 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 8,780 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,449 kg 6,552 kg
Empty weight 1,292 kg 3,261 kg
Total thrust 2 x 160 kW 2 x 776 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco is faster with a maximum speed of 452 km/h compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h, a difference of 132 km/h.
Which has longer range, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco has a longer range at 2,222 km compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco has a higher service ceiling at 8,780 meters (28,805 ft) compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,552 kg compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
Which is larger, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco entered service first in 1967, 0 years before the O-2 Skymaster which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-10 Bronco?
The O-2 Skymaster has been produced in greater numbers with 532 units compared to 360 units of the OV-10 Bronco.